What do you spend more time on?

I personally spend more time on the computer then I do watching TV.

Unless it is monday, where SCI-FI channel has replays of Stargate SG:1 (until I buy the rest of the seasons)

Also, Friday I watch SG:1 and SG:Atlantis. Other than that, I rarely, if ever watch TV.

Though, I do wish there was a cheaper package where you can pick the channels you want.

 

I rarely watch TV. There is so much garbage on TV these days; it's depressing.

 

I spend more time on the computer then t.v. I usually watch t.v in the morning when i wakeup and sometimes at night.

controlmind

 

As of right now, one person said TV. But, there are only 3 posts. So, I assume they are to shy to admit they watch more tv than use their computer.

I do admit that I'm a computer adict.

 

Even if you discount the 9 hours a day I look at one at work, more computer than TV. I have DSL, but no cable or satellite TV.

 

Computer for sure. I only ever watch sports on TV, and there's not that much soccer on.

 

I use one or both of the computers pretty much 24 hours a day. TV a couple hours a WEEK max..lol it's no contest

 

Well, I had to vote for computer, because I spend more time on the computer than watching TV. The only reason I watch TV is that I live somewhere that we have one. I personally do not own one.

However, the poll question is "what do you spend most of your time on", not "which one of these do you spend more time on". Had I had the option for what I spend most of my time doing, I'd have had to say "reading a book."

 

same here im infront of sevral pc all day at work then when i do go home i know theres nothing on TV there all the "Big Brother" rubbish on the tv and as i only have the standard 5 channel(that we have here in the UK) there no point trying not to watch it lol

 

TV more than puter. there is a variety of programs i like, most of the dramas (ER, NYPD,westwing, nip/tuck, rescue me, the shield, etc.), some of the comedy (the daily show especially, sex in the city,) some of the decorating shows (trading spaces etc.) some of the cooking shows... the trouble with me is i can only watch an episode of anything once, possibly twice, but thats it. I'm the same with books, so i am constantly searching for new entertainment. i don't watch mini series unless i can see it all at once, coz otherwise i always miss at least one episode. i only use the puter to do puter things on, and occasionally you guys when i have the time, or like now when I'm killing it! (76 channels AND THERES NOTHING ON)

 

Stargate ROCKS!!! Probably between that and sports....more tv

 

Since I'm on 2 computers all day at work and usally puttzing around the house at home... I try to spend little on both.

On average I spend about 2 hours and evening shared btwn TV & PC. This time of year, more time on the PC as Re-run season is upon us. I usally record the shows I want to watch so I can save myself time and skip the comercials.

 

I read an article somewhere in 1999 or 2000 that stated that the TV was the most used component in the house even when a computer is in the house. So, this was the reason I made this poll.

I also read more than I watch tv.

 

Things have shifted some since 2000, and more people are online, and particularly online with high-speed. Plus, polling a Geek forum will give you slanted results. We're not typical of the general population.

Reading... LOL. Lately I've been mostly reading ebooks on my computer.

 

haha i do the same thing the only time i watch tv is when stargate is on so i have to say computer hands down

(am i the only one that dont like how they started this seasion? maybe it will get better)http://forums.majorgeeks.com/images/smilies/eek.gif

 

Yeah, it is a slow starter, but looking forward to more episodes.

 

yes the computer, but with this video card, I have a cable line installed, I can watch baseball, and play here at MG's at the same time........wobbles

 

I am on my computer way more then I watch TV. Throw in the fact I use computers at work also . . . I might as well have a PC surgically attached to my back . . .

 

Used to be computer, but since I get this 55" badboy, Onkyo 1000w receiver, and an LG up conversion dvd player, thats all changed.

HDMI is a beautiful thing

 

My point was that the thread title and the poll question are conflicting.

 

@Adrynalyne: What model Onkyo is it?

@Sgt. Tibbs: Exactly as planned. Then again, I had quite a few beers when I posted that.

 

Computer, by a longshot. But then, the TV is usually on in the background while I game. And come to think of it, there are TVs on in my office, so I don't think I spend a waking moment in an average day not on the computer and with a TV on, except for when I'm commuting. Then I'm buried in a book.

 

I see a pattern evolving in this poll,It would be more fair if there was simultaneous poll on tv on the channel couch potatoes TV 2 "helpling you void your couch warranty since "about" 1950"

 

Its listed as this w/ the speaker package:

Onkyo HT-S780

The receiver itself is the Onkyo HT-R530.

Not the greatest, but much better than my POS Kenwood.

 

I am gross and perverted
I'm obsessed 'n deranged
I have existed for years
But very little has changed

I am the tool of the Government
And industry too
For I am destined to rule
And regulate you

I may be vile and pernicious
But you can't look away
I make you think I'm delicious
With the stuff that I say

I am the best you can get
Have you guessed me yet?
I'm the slime oozin' out
from your TV set

You will obey me while I lead you
And eat the garbage that I feed you
Until the day that we don't need you
Don't go for help...no one will heed you

Your mind is totally controlled
It has been stuffed into my mold
And you will do as you are told
Until the rights to you are sold

That's right, folks.. Don't touch that dial

Well, I am the slime from your video
Oozin' along on your living room floor
I am the slime from your video
Can't stop the slime, people, lookit me go


Thanks Frank, le mot juste

 

Well, the 1000 watts perked me up. This system does say 1000 watts, but it is 7.1 channels with 110 watts per channel, so I'm trying to figure out where the extra 120 watts is allocated.

This is better than what I have, I have a Sony STR-DE945 110 watts 5.1 (going to upgrade to a 7.1 110 watts sony after I get a pool table). With BOSE speakers, just need to buy 2 more. So, basically this perked me up, for a possible upgrade. My guess is that your subwoofer is an active woofer vice a passive one.

I'm not an audiophile, so, was just curious. Also, I need to upgrade my current 300 dvd changer to a 400. Hate it that I can't play .mp3s and VCDs. Unfortunately, this will be a $1000 upgrade. UGH!

 

Ouch.

It is 7.1, but it has two, separate analog speaker outputs, too. I'm guessing thats where the extra wattage is going.

 

Mmm. Big speakers.

Speaking of--anyone know anything about wireless speakers? I have a surround sound system at home and my two "surround" speakers require me running 60 ft. of speaker wire through my house (which with 2 very small kittens around is just begging for trouble). Are there any wireless alternatives that I could look into?

 

Yes, but I have not heard good things about any wireless solutions.

Check Kenwood, they have a wireless transmitter/receiver solution.

Kenwood RFU-6100 Wireless System

Its only 50w per channel, which seems quite weak, imo.

 

More than likely, you can power another set of speakers elsewhere. I have two extras also, that will be eventually running down to the basement speakers. So, I have an a/b/a+b switch. A is for main speakers, B is for Aux speakers. Supposedly, I can run all of them, but the Aux is only stereo sound. Perhaps yours is similar.

@Tabasco

Creative labs has wireless sound, in a way. You hook it up to your computer, then you can pipe the sound to your home stereo or other units:

http://www.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=243&subcategory=247&product=9192

 

Yeah I have an A/B or A+B switch, too. Running a+b kills two channels though, limiting me to 5.1 surround, so thinking back, thats not where the extra power is going.

 

I spend more time on tv cause the pc is in a study room. I can spend days in pc at once but overall the tv wins.